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Creating Next-Generation Air and Space Coatings in the Modern Age

Creating Next-Generation Air and Space Coatings in the Modern Age

Pennie Burnham
January 3, 2024
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As the aerospace (AS) industry pushes for next-generation surface coating technologies to protect materials exposed to harsh air and space environments, coatings manufacturers dive deep to provide higher-performing coatings. The addition of additives to both existing and emerging technologies provides coating manufacturers with a path to innovate for these modern and changing times.


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Specialty Coatings Market Set to Surpass $4.6 Billion by 2032

Global Market Insights Inc.
January 2, 2024
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The specialty coatings market’s projected growth is driven by technological innovation, environmental consciousness, and industry-specific demands. As industries continue to seek tailored solutions for their unique challenges, the market is set to play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of numerous sectors worldwide. This Global Market Insights market report details the current and future market drivers. 


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Innovation in Anti-Fouling Coatings for Marine Environments

Tnemec Inc.
December 27, 2023
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The new line of coatings is designed to protect ship and vessel hulls in the harshest underwater marine environments, and is specially formulated for effective fouling prevention. 


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Modular Components for Scalable Plant Engineering in the Paint Shop

Dürr
December 27, 2023
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In vehicle painting, pre-treatment is still one of the process steps that takes up the most space in a plant. One company offers a new modular pre-treatment system that is revolutionizing systems for small and medium capacities with a scalable, space-saving, and sustainable solution.


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Belzona Provides Thermal Insulation Solution for Fortune 500 Oil and Gas Company

Ella Cockerill
December 22, 2023
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This case study shows how one company offered thermal insulation as a solution to lower the surface temperature, prevent burns, and halt further corrosion of a tank at a lubricant plant. 


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Boeing Tests Anti-Microbial Coating for Long-Term Space Missions

ISS National Lab
December 22, 2023
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The company partnered with researchers at the University of Queensland to develop a polymer coating that is designed to fight the spread of bacteria and viruses.


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Protecting the Future

Jim Rowbotham
December 12, 2023
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Nycote Laboratories Corporation explains how it uses its well-qualified, proven coating technology as a platform to add new performance features that solve present and future problems for the aerospace industry and more. 


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Anti-Corrosion Finishes for EV-Fastener Applications

Dr. Björn Dingwerth
November 16, 2023
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In the transition from internal combustion engine to battery-powered electric vehicles, many components needed for automotive assembly have changed. Embracing the exceptional qualities of zinc-nickel finishes takes on even greater significance as we serve the transformation underway in the requirements of automotive fasteners within the realm of BEVs. 


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Achieving Milestones in Waste Reduction and Sustainability Efforts

Tech Etch
November 15, 2023
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With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and resource management, the company has successfully implemented measures that have yielded remarkable results and underscore its dedication to a greener future.


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Tnemec Announces 2023 People’s Choice and Tank of the Year

October 25, 2023
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The Dum-Dum water tank in Bryan, Ohio, was chosen as the People's Choice Award winner of the 2023 Tank of the Year competition.


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